Sample Resumes

The samples in this section are actual resumes used by AmLaw100 lawyers. They are provided in various formats to expose you to the range of options you have when compiling your materials. This is to drive home the point that there is no one correct style of resume.  

By Practice Area/Level of Seniority:

• Litigation Partner

• Corporate Partner

• Corporate Associate

• Bankruptcy Partner

By Type - Reverse Chronological:

• RC Sample #1

• RC Sample #2

• RC Sample #3

By Type - Skills-Based/Functional:

• SB/F Sample #1

• SB/F Sample #2

• SB/F Sample #3

• SB/F Sample #4

By Career Track - Law Firms:

• Lit. Partner to Law Firm (RC)

• RE Assoc. to Law Firm (RC)

• Lit. Partner to Law Firm (SB/F)

By Career Track - In-House:

• IP Partner to IH (RC)

• Lit. Assoc. to IH (SB/F)

• Corp. Assoc. to IH (SB/F)

• Corp. Partner to IH (SB/F)

By Career Track - Government:

• Lit. Assoc. to Gov't (RC)

By Career Track - Public Interest/Non-Profit:

• Lit. Counsel to Non-Profit (RC)

By Career Track - Academia:

• Partner to Academia (RC)